Czech Republic
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ENTRY FROM
€300 000
TRUSTMONT Commercial Landmark
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YIELD
4–6%
approximately, before taxes and administrative expenses
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RESIDENCY
Not provided
The purchase of real estate does not constitute grounds for immigration
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CALCULATIONS
CZK / EUR
by mutual agreement; a Source of Funds dossier is required
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KEY PRINCIPLE
Registration with Katastr
The right arises not upon signing, but after the right has been registered
Why Czech Republic
A mature European market with transparent cadastral records, stable demand for housing, and a well-developed system of secure payments through úschova.
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Directly Registered Right
A foreigner purchases property in their own name without a residence permit and without establishing a Czech company.
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Secure Payments
Depositing the funds with a lawyer, notary, or bank ensures that their value is preserved until the right is registered.
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Transparent Land Registry
Katastr nemovitostí (ČÚZK) maintains a public registry with a high level of accuracy.
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Tax on Purchases Abolished
The buyer's main expenses are legal services, escrow, and cadastral fees
Types of Real Estate
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Byt
A residential unit intended for permanent residence is the most liquid type.
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Apartmán / Ateliér
A marketing name does not determine legal status—the land registry is checked.
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Nebytový prostor
The commercial or hotel status must correspond to the actual use of the property.
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Off-plan
The land is often pledged as collateral with the project bank—the release mechanism is being verified.
Key Locations
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PREMIUM
Prague 1–2
Historic center and central residential areas, high entrance fee
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SELECTIVE
Prague 5 / 8 / 9
Mixed-use development, new neighborhoods, redevelopment
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SELECTIVE
Brno
IT sector, universities, stable long-term leases
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NICHE
Karlovy Vary
The resort and hotel sector, dependence on tourism
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ENHANCED CHECK
Ostrava
Higher potential returns, lower liquidity
Taxes and Expenses
| Tax | Rate | Comment |
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| Purchase Tax | canceled | Main expenses — legal services, escrow, land registry |
| DPH (VAT) | individually | It depends on the seller's status, the date, and the type of property |
| Property Tax | annually | It depends on the area, the type of property, and municipal factors |
| Sale by an Individual | possible exemption | It depends on the length of ownership and actual residence |
Ownership rights arise upon entry in the Katastr, not upon signing the purchase agreement. The amount is paid to the seller only after the buyer is registered through a escrow account.
How We Help
The full cycle—from candidate selection to closing the deal.
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Property Selection
Selection of liquid properties, taking into account the status of the premises and the tax model.
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Legal and Technical Review
Coordination by an independent Czech attorney, tax consultant, and technical inspector.
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Transaction Support
Monitoring of the reservation, purchase agreement, escrow, deposit, and transfer of the property.
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Post-Purchase Support
Organization of management, insurance, tax reporting, and communication with SVJ.
Purchasing real estate in the Czech Republic does not automatically grant a residence permit, permanent residence, or citizenship. The main risks relate to the property’s status, debts owed to the homeowners’ association (SVJ), and off-plan financing.